Civic Precinct Remediation

Project Overview

Location: Deniliquin, NSW  |  Program: 2020–2021 Capital Works Program  |  Role: Project management, consultant coordination, procurement and construction oversight

Curry Project Management was engaged to manage remediation and upgrade works within the Civic Precinct following identification of structural deterioration, water ingress, drainage defects and associated building condition issues. The project involved investigation, scope development, consultant coordination, procurement and delivery management to restore the facility to a safe, compliant and serviceable condition while minimising disruption to ongoing council operations.

Our role extended beyond general project oversight. We coordinated inputs from structural, architectural and building services disciplines, managed contractor interfaces, and oversaw the delivery of remedial works affecting the building envelope, internal finishes, plumbing, drainage, external access areas and associated electrical risk items. The project was delivered within a live operational environment, requiring staged access, active stakeholder communication and disciplined site controls.

In8's Role

• Scope definition and consultant coordination: Translating condition assessments and technical findings into a practical scope of works, including coordination of structural advice, architectural inputs and building services requirements.
• Procurement and contractor engagement: Managing quotation and procurement processes, assessing capability, clarifying scope, and establishing the delivery framework for remedial works.
• Contract administration and delivery control: Managing progress, variations, quality, site records, stakeholder communications and practical completion requirements.
• Construction oversight in a live facility: Sequencing works to maintain safe access and continuity of council operations, with clear communication to users and affected stakeholders.
• Compliance management: Coordinating inspections, approvals and evidence required to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards, building requirements and council expectations, including NCC/BCA-related considerations where relevant to the works.

Key Delivery Elements

• Internal and external structural remediation, including cracked plaster, concrete joints, brickwork, steel framing interfaces and identified water ingress points.
• Coordination of hydraulic and drainage investigations and rectification works, including plumbing testing, box gutters, downpipes, stormwater defects and surface water management.
• Management of building services risk interfaces, including electrical safety review in areas affected by moisture ingress.
• Repair and reinstatement of internal finishes and external public interface areas to improve safety, durability and amenity.
• Staged works, contractor coordination and quality monitoring to ensure compliant delivery in an occupied civic setting.

Building and Services Coordination

A key aspect of the project was the coordination of multiple technical inputs rather than simply the execution of isolated maintenance tasks. CPM managed the interface between structural advice, architectural detailing, plumbing and drainage rectification, and electrical review activities to ensure the remedial solution was practical, buildable and aligned with council requirements.

This included review of technical recommendations, clarification of responsibilities between parties, sequencing of specialist trades, and verification that completed works addressed the underlying causes of defects rather than only surface symptoms. This multidisciplinary coordination is a core part of our capability on civic and community infrastructure projects.

Compliance, Risk and Site Management

CPM managed the works through structured site coordination, inspection, documentation and reporting. Particular focus was placed on public safety, occupied-site staging, quality of rectification works, contractor compliance, and the collection of evidence to support practical completion and handover.

• Coordination of site establishment, access and staging within an operational council environment.
• Review of contractor methodologies, testing outcomes, inspections and completion evidence.
• Management of quality, safety and environmental controls during delivery.
• Tracking of scope, cost and program matters, including emerging issues and rectification actions.
• Compilation of handover documentation, certificates, photographic records and as-built information.

Outcomes

The project addressed key structural, drainage and building condition issues affecting the Civic Precinct and restored the asset to a safer, more durable and more functional condition. The works improved the resilience of the facility, reduced ongoing maintenance risk, and supported continued use of an important public asset.

The project also demonstrates In8’s capability to manage civic and community infrastructure works that sit at the interface of buildings, public realm and operational infrastructure, including consultant coordination, compliance management, procurement, contract administration and construction oversight.